Category Archives: Local Sports

Thunder win streak snapped at Cedar Rapids
(Logo courtesy Bloomington Thunder)By WJBC StaffCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A back and forth game, which traded leads and ties ended in a 6-4 win for the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders, ending the Bloomington Thun...
Syndicated Author Dec 31, 2015

Redbirds hot shooting burns Bears
The Illinois State Redbirds connected on a season-high for 3-point baskets en route to its Missouri Valley Conference season opening win. (Photo credit: Nick McClintock/WJBC)By Austin DuncanNORMAL- Th...
Syndicated Author Dec 30, 2015

Hot-shooting MSOE cruises past IWU
The Titans drop to 6-7 with a loss to Milwaukee School of Engineering.(WJBC file photo)By Eric StockMILWAUKEE – Illinois Wesleyan held an All-American in check but several of his teammates gave ...
Syndicated Author Dec 30, 2015

State Farm Holiday Classic: Day 2
The Pioneers advance to the semifinals of the Large School Boys Division of the State Farm Holiday Classic. (Karin McCall/YNIS) By Austin DuncanWJBC had coverage from five games on day two of the...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2015

WJBC to feature 4 State Farm Holiday Classic games today
The Central Catholic girls play Annawan in the small school quarterfinals tonight at Normal Community High School. (Photo by Karin McCall/You Name It Sports)By WJBC StaffWJBC has another quadruple-hea...
Syndicated Author Dec 29, 2015
Sunday NFL doubleheader on WJBC
By WJBC StaffThe Chicago Bears play their final road game of the season today in Tampa Bay where they face the Buccaneers.Coverage on WJBC 1230 AM begins with the preface show at 11:30 and kickoff at ...
Syndicated Author Dec 27, 2015

ISU pitcher Hendren named Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American
Jacob Hendren. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illinois State's Jacob Hendren has been named a Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American, as selected by Collegia...
Syndicated Author Dec 22, 2015

ISU men’s basketball to play in 2016 Diamond Head Classic
(Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationHONOLULU - The Illinois State men's basketball team is one of eight programs slated to compete in the 2016 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classi...
Syndicated Author Dec 22, 2015

Ex-ISU player, coach brings team to Redbird Arena tonight
The Illinois State men’s basketball team plays Tennessee State at Redbird Arena tonight. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By WJBC StaffIllinois State alum and Tennessee State head coach Dana Ford returns...
Syndicated Author Dec 22, 2015

Coprich receives more accolades
Coprich has received several awards in the last week. (WJBC File Photo)By ISU Sports InformationFor the fifth time in the last week, Illinois State senior running back Marshaun Coprich was named as on...
Syndicated Author Dec 21, 2015